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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1952

Page

2

Plett-Davis Nuptials Spoken at Villisca

Dorothy Jane Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Davis Cotter and Henry FE Plett son of Mr and Mrs BF G Plett Muscatine were married at noon Sunday June 25 at Villisca Presbyterian Church Rev M A Robeson officiated. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Hayden Davis Cotter. The couple will reside in Walcott after a honeymoon.

Dorothy Jane Davis J. M. Davis Cotter Henry FE. Plett BF. G. Plett Muscatine Villisca Iowa Rev M. A. Robeson Red Oak Garson Eleanor Hayden Davis Presbyterian Linc Town School Cotter Schools State Teachers College Cedar Falls University of Iowa Muscatine Jr. College Iowa State Teachers College Walcott

Honor Mary Waggoner At Luncheon Courtesy

Mrs. Stanley Foster hosted a luncheon and bridal shower Saturday for Mary Waggoner. A miniature bridal party served as the centerpiece and guests enjoyed a two course meal with decorations in yellow and green. Winners were crowned in bridal shower games as gifts were presented in a decorated cart.

Stanley Foster Mary Wa Miss Wasgoner Mary Coakley Karen Foster Mary Joyce Barnes Mary Crossett Earl Galloway Boyd Foster Waggone

Drapery Material Advice Emphasizes Quality and Longevity

For convenience and economy choose drapery fabric that is fast sun fast and shrinking resistant. Ensure the material is heavy enough to hang gracefully and maintain a neat appearance over time.

Woodruff-Zieglowsky Engagement Announced in Columbus Junction

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Woodruff of Columbus Junction announce the engagement of their daughter Joann to Richard Zieglowsky son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zieglowsky of Cotter No wedding date is set.

Columbus Junction Glenn Woodruff Daugher Joann Richard Ziewlowsk Mere Fred Zielowsky Cotter Mary Louw Jones Harry Jones Tommy Young Leonard Young Ray Pratt George Pratt Charles Nicola

Handwritten Notes for Informal Weddings

For a small informal wedding handwritten notes replace formal invitations. Write in the first person with warm excitement. The bride writes to friends relatives and family from the groom’s side. Use cream or white paper and a neat legible hand with a good pen.

Matiher

Braden Club Families Hold Annual Ice Cream Social

The Braden club and member families hosted their annual ice cream social at the Wilber Selenty home on a Wednesday evening. Homemade ice cream and cakes were plentiful as attendees visited and chatted through the evening.

Braden Club Wilber Selenty

U and Club Meets In Mrs Coppock's Home

The U and Tb club met Wednesday at Mrs Rhinds Coppock's home with Tl members present. President J B Hoxworth led a brief business session. The afternoon featured three tables of wahoo and refreshments by Mrs Stella Genkinger and Mrs Carrie Boileau. On August 6 the elite will meet with Mrs Joe McGraw.

U and Club U and Tb Club Stella Genkinger Carrie Boileau Will Neeet Joe McGraw Clyde Dawson Westen Kiene

Social Calendar Delivers Week of Local Club Events

By Thursday 10 a.m. deadlines for Carol Brewer Missionary circle UP church and Pom family night ice cream at Mrs. Donald Stout. Friday public DAR Log Cabin event at Sunset park chaired by Mrs. Scott Wilcox and Lovien Young. Woman's Golf and Bridge Association hosts 2 ball foursome at country club with 6 pm potluck. Rebekah lodge Kola club family picnic at Sunset park. Saturday Woman's Relief Corps Legion ball and Sunday reunion picnic noon at Sunset park. Monday Knights of Pythias Spom KI Rainbow Girls 70 pou Min sonic Temple.

Carol Brewer UP Church, & Pom Donald Stout Dar Sunset Park Scott Wilcox Lovien Young Woman's Golf and Bridge Association

Carrot Strips Wrapped in Ham Bites

Serve thin carrot strips cooked and rolled in boiled ham slices. Secure with wooden picks and heat in a moderate oven until warmed through.

Mrs Lampe Speaks to Bethel Women's Society

The Dethel Missionary Society met Wednesday at Carrie Davi's home with 18 members. Guests included Mrs. Etta Glassburner and Ella Gordon. Mrs. Lampe of Iowa City spoke on Korea's conditions and needs for food and clothing, followed by refreshments hosted by Grace Shaw.

Dethel Missionary Society Carrie Davi Etta Glassburner Ella Gordon

Linger Longer Picnic Date Set For August Sixth

Twelve members and seven children attended the July Linger Longer club meeting at Mrs. Dave Galloway's home. President Mrs John Kiene led a short session and plans were made for the annual picnic on August sixth at Sunset Park with committees named for cold drinks coffee and table service.

Mre Dave Galloway John Kiene Sunset Park

Birthday and Anniversary Honorees Listed for Today

Local list chronicles birthdays and wedding anniversaries for the day. Names include Rudie Schmidt Joe Sincering Ken Bleeha Martha Young Leonard Young and others with several juvenile ages noted.

Rudie Schmidt Joe Sincering Meo Kenneth Bleeha Martha Ron Young Leonard Young George Allan Jonson Walter Joineon Jara Panther

Cites High Toll of Fireworks Accidents

Boston reports a rising toll from fireworks with deaths and injuries spiking during Independence Day celebrations. The National Fire Protection Association notes laws have reduced casualties, though misfires and risky displays persist across states.

National Fire Protection Association of Boston Peres Luchee Boothee

Immanuel Lutheran Announces 3 PM Worship Service

Immanuel Lutheran posts no Sunday school this week and schedules divine worship at 3 PM led by Pastor Sehmidt. L. R. Sehmidt of Newton remains vacant pastor.

Rpom Sehmidt L. R. Sehmidt Newton

Taft and Eisenhower Clash Amid Convention Tensions

Delegates split over support as Taft claims a potential majority near 1,206 amid bitter exchanges with Eisenhower allies. Dewey arrives to assess the GOP outlook while Louisiana prepares for a decisive three-hour contest and a possible morning ruling.

Gates Taft Haley Congress Lake Michigan Pennsylvania John S Vine Washington Sea George D. Aiken Vermont Tdemen Kemen Louisiana Eisenhower

Bethel Church Awards Certificates to 50

Ruth Gideons reports Bethel church awarded diplomas to fifty pupils at a Sunday gathering. The event featured a display of hand-work and was followed by visits from families including Mr and Mrs Jay Drennen and others. Weathered by local chores, memories of a lightning strike on a walnut tree and ensuing power outages are noted.

Bethel Bibl School Maurice Alvine Abbie Mrr Jay Drennen Famaly Mer Drennens Betty Warklnee Hore Ray Niffenegeer Gideon Hone Glen Conard Gideon Love Charles Wulf Charles Ruth Gideon Kolosick Earl

Youthful Shoplifters Active at Oelwein

Police report an outbreak of shoplifting by youths in Oelwein with about 200 youngsters from eight to twelve years old involved. Local residents plan a meeting next week to discuss stopping the spree and address the problem.

Oelwein Orla Een

Two People Die When Truck Strikes Bridge in Lucas County

Lucas County sheriff reports two men killed when a semi trailer truck hit a bridge on Highway 5 six miles south of Chariton. James B. Taylor, 26, of Chariton, was killed instantly, and Dwight Vernaman, 17, of Chariton, died later at a Chariton hospital. The driver reportedly fell asleep.

Meeting Targets Crime Pulse in Town After School Year Ends

Police and businessmen join Mayor Regis Harrington and the Chamber of Commerce to propose a meeting about rising shoplifting arrests after schools dismissed for the summer. Most offenders placed on probation.

Chamber of Conmercs Regis Harrington

Tulip planting tool aims to spare backs in Cleveland

Joseph Becka of Cleveland devises a back friendly tulip planting device named the R Z Die. A steel tube sharpened tip fits an old spade handle and uses a stepped bar to ease bulb insertion.

Cleveland Joseph Becka Becka Techa

Three Sioux City Polio Patients Die

Three persons died of polio in Sioux City hospitals on Wednesday. Victims include Jay Bosley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bosley. Fay East Rowland, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rowland of Turin. and Melvin Miller, 28, of Sioux City.

Sioux City Cup Jay Bosley Mroo Harold Bosley Fay East Rowland Earl Rowland Turin Melvin Miller

4-H Club Meeting Details and Tour Report

The Good Luck club met at Jovee McAtee's home on June 26 with roll call on summer plans. Diane McNeese and Jovee McAtee demonstrated methods of mitred corners with Twila Stacy assisting. Refreshments followed. The Franklin Cubs 4-H held a club tour on June 23 attended by members and parents. Tom Robb and Dale Smith provided as guests. A roast was held at Sunrise Lake with Kenny Davidson reporting.

Jovee McAtee Diane McNeese Eleteader Twila Stacy Franklin Cubs Hos Hell At Sunrise Lake Kenny Davidson

Riverside Child Joseph Latta Died in Riverside

Riverside mourns the death of Joseph Daniel Latta 11 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Latta of Cedar Rapids. Burial was in Mt Calvary cemetery. Various local residents and family members are listed with visits and gatherings in the days surrounding the notification of the infant’s passing.

Marge Luckey Riverside Joseph Daniel Latta Carlton Latta Cedar Rapids Latta George Stephan Paul DeWayne Mt. Calvary Cemetery Elsie Pechman Ed Pechman Lloyd Thompson Marion Thompson John Wieland Robert Nicola Set Thompson Chicago Colorado Springs Norman Sojka Airforce Blumdorph Anchorage Alaska Sojka Navy China Japan Tacoma Wash McCord Airfield We Sojka Cleosarich KE. Fitzsimmons E! Horn John Moss Anna Krotz John Soukup Newton Whetstine Charles Rath Albert Nows Worth Tartzell Charles Karel Lowe City

Bow-Key Poultry Feeds Promise Better Results

Home Economists note 75 percent of cake failures stem from not following the recipe. Bow-Key Chicken Feeds stress precise ingredient order, premixes, proper mixing times, and exact equipment to ensure uniform blends. The feed claims improved results, freshness, and a money back guarantee.

Boeke Seed Company

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